| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $52.99 | 5.259% | $55.7767 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.43 | 6.760% | $169.1399 | $169.14 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.30 | 8.313% | $254.8605 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.75 | 12.817% | $208.4294 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.81 | 11.294% | $251.313 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.88 | 4.413% | $14.4925 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.71 | 8.804% | $26.8855 | $26.89 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.87 | $980.8975 | $980.90 | $980.95 | $980.90 | |